Hasegawa 2455 1/72 Aichi E13A1 Type Zero (Jake) Model 11 w/ Catapult

Model Kit

This meticulously crafted kit recreates the beloved Mainstay of IJN floatplane operations, featuring the specialized seaplane tender Kimikawa Maru’s catapult gear and vividly detailed marking options—from “X-5” over the Chishima Islands (1942) to “X-7” over the Aleutians—alongside white identification numerals X-2 through X-6. The injection-molded parts include fine recessed panel lines, a detailed cockpit with floor, three seats and figures, open/closed cowling options, and two exhaust variants for modeling flexibility. With its immersive historical context, superb detailing, and the dynamic display potential provided by the authentic catapult accessory, this release offers both scale modelers and aviation historians a tangible connection to WWII maritime air operations.